OPI Euro Centrale Collection for Spring/Summer 2013 – part 2 “Moody Blues”

When I first beheld this collection (see part 1 here), I confess that I was immediately drawn to the deeper hues, or what I like to call the “Moody Blues”. Something about blue is just so compelling, and the assortment provided by this grouping, is nothing short of spectacular. With such diverse finishes, ranging from barely-there shimmer, luscious crèmes, and a final touch of whimsy with the glitter, I dare you to not fall as hard for these beauties, as I did!

Once again, each and every shade bears a stellar formula, flowing effortlessly along the nail in a completely self-levelling manner, drying relative fast, beautiful glossy shines at the finish, and leaving behind no staining upon removal. All swatches are with base and top coats.

OPI Euro Centrale Collection SS 2013 – the “Moody Blues” group!

You’re Such A Budapest, Can’t Find My Czechbook, Polka.com

Vant To Bite My Neck?, OPI…Eurso Euro, I Saw…U Saw…We Saw…Warsaw

You’re Such A Budapest – a muted and cool leaning cornflower/lavender hue with grey-lilac undertones and filled with a surprise: ultra ultra fine blue & silver shimmer. A simply stunning pastel shade in a streak-free formula, the shimmer is not that apparent to the naked eye, but adds a nice dimension to keep this colour from appearing flat – 100% LOVE! Coats applied: 3 (thin)

OPI – You’re Such A Budapest

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Can’t Find My Czechbook – a rich Robin’s Egg Blue with some aqua tints in the base, there’s a slight dusty quality to this colour that gives it such visual appeal and makes it suitable for a broad range of skin tones. Superb formula with a mirror-like shine at the finish. Coats applied: 2

OPI – Can’t Find My Czechbook

OPI – Can’t Find My Czechbook with Polka.com glitter tips

OPI…Eurso Euro – a true show-stopper, this is a vivid royal blue/cobalt hue in a crème-jelly hybrid formula with intense colour saturation and an impossibly glossy shine at the finish that makes the addition of a top coat almost superfluous. Its bright ink-blue tones give it a sophisticated yet modern appeal and does not come off as blackened, no matter the lighting conditions. Coats applied: 2

OPI – OPI…Eurso Euro

OPI _ OPI…Eurso Euro

Polka.com – (applied over OPI…Eurso Euro) blue, purple, and magenta mid-sized hexagonal glitter along with blue round micro glitter in a clear base. Best used as a layering polish, there’s a pretty decent amount of glitter dispersal per brush stroke. Some effort will be needed for removal, as with all lacquers of this type. Coats applied: 2
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OPI – Polka.com (layered over OPI…Eurso Euro)

Vant To Bite My Neck? – with an unbelievable saturation of colour to this intense purple/grape hue, it can almost apply as a 1-coater, although a second coat adds an overall luxurious depth of tone. With some reddish undertones in the base to lend it warmth, along with its ultra high-gloss finish, this shade is somewhat of a paradox, appearing both vivid & brooding at once. Don’t skip base coat to avoid any mild staining. Coats applied: 2

OPI – Vant To Bite My Neck?

I Saw…U Saw..We Saw…Warsaw – (the name … seriously?) the most perfect navy blue shade I’ve come across, in an absolutely phenomenal formula – ultra glossy & richly pigmented. A nice twist on a vampy hue, I love how it keeps its deep blue tones visible at all times. Once again, top coat seems almost unnecessary here – nice if you’re in a rush! Coats applied: 2

OPI – I Saw…U Saw…We Saw…Warsaw

OPI – I Saw…U Saw…We Saw…Warsaw with Polka.com accents

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Final thoughts: Even though each new OPI release is eagerly anticipated, something about the 12 shades of this collection seems to have flown under everyone’s radar; flamboyant lacquers are all fine and dandy, but extravagant shades can only take you so far, and I for one, have been looking forward to getting back to basics: rich, jewelled hues that are eminently wearable, and in formulas that are a pleasure to apply. The Euro Centrale Collection, is ALL that … and more!

The OPI Euro Centrale Collection will be available as of early February. Feel free to follow the brand on facebook/twitter for all updates.